Welcome Circle (2-Hour Experience)
Thu, Jun 18
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ADT
A soft landing into connection, consent and community care.
The Welcome Circle is the heart-opening foundation of The Cuddle Project- designed for both first-time snugglers and seasoned community members wanting a gentle reset. This 2-hour experience offers a cozy, guided space to slow down, regulate your nervous system and reconnect with yourself and others through playful, platonic connection practices.
Slip into your comfiest clothes, bring your favourite pillow or blanket, and settle into a warm, sober environment rooted in boundaries, communication and care. Together, we explore light embodiment practices, consent exercises, communication games and safe touch invitations like hugs, hand holding and supportive presence- always at your own pace.
This experience is intentionally designed to help you feel grounded, safe and connected before entering the deeper cuddle space. Attendance at the Welcome Circle is required for anyone wishing to join the 5-hour Cuddle Puddle experience.
Perfect for: • Newcomers wanting to ease into cuddle community slowly • Folks craving connection without overwhelm • Neurodivergent or highly sensitive humans seeking safe, structured touch experiences • Returning snugglers wanting a nourishing reset and meaningful connection
✨ What’s Included
• Guided consent and communication practices
• Gentle platonic touch and connection games
• Nervous system grounding and embodiment exercises
• Cozy community care and connection time
• Snacks, warm tea and shared nourishment
• A clear, caring and pressure-free container
This is a fully clothed, sober and platonic experience. Your “no” is celebrated just as much as your “yes.”
Come exactly as you are- there is nothing to perform here.
Important Notes
• All genders and orientations welcome
• Scent-free space encouraged
• Substance-free event
• Not a hook-up space!
✨ Location and full details are shared after ticket purchase to keep the space intimate and intentional.
Refund Policy
Because we are a small business, all ticket sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds.
If you’re unable to attend, please notify us in writing at least 48 hours before the event. In that case, you may either:
Transfer your ticket to a friend (please send us their details), or
Receive a credit toward any ONDA offering, valid for 90 days.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the event are not eligible for refunds or credits, except in rare circumstances at our discretion.
Prefer to e-transfer? Send payment to jewelyshanks@gmail.com Please include the event name and your email in the message line.
Questions? Bringing a group? We're always happy to chat 🤍
Cozy, connective and deeply nourishing for stress and overwhelm relief.
Slip into your comfiest jammies and bring your softest pillow- all of you is welcome here. The Snuggle Project offers a warm, gentle space to soften, relax your body and settle into the sweet therapeutic healing of community care rooted in boundaries and consent.
We begin with our signature Welcome Circle (2:00-4:15 PM)- required for all newcomers- featuring gentle connection practices, communication and safe platonic touch games (think hugs and hand holding), and space to ease into the Nest at a pace your nervous system can truly receive.
After a short potluck break, we gather again for the second half (4:45-7:00 PM) and melt into cozy cuddles and connection. If you've attended the Welcome Circle before, you’re welcome to join for either portion, or luxuriate in the full five-hour cuddle cocoon.
This is a sober, platonic cuddle experience- playful, grounded and fully consent-based. Expect soft pyjama-party energy, embodiment practices and touch-based connection at your own pace, all held within a clear and caring container. Especially supportive for neuro-divergent folks or anyone looking to rewire for safe, nourishing touch.
Here, your “no” is honoured just as much as your “yes.” Come exactly as you are and be held without pressure or expectation.
✨ What’s Included in the Welcome Circle
• A warm, cozy substance-free environment • Guided communication and platonic touch games • Embodiment practices for grounding and safety • Non-sexual/non-sensual cuddles and connection time (fully clothed always) • Snacks, warm tea, and shared nourishment • Clear consent and boundaries, always • Closing circle for insights and appreciations
Important Notes
• All genders and orientations welcome • Scent-free space encouraged • Substance-free event • Not a hook-up space!
✨ Location and full details are shared after ticket purchase to keep the space intimate and intentional.
Refund Policy
If you can’t attend (and you let us know in writing within 48 hours of the event), you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend if you send us their details, or receive a credit toward any ONDA offering, valid for 90 days.
Prefer to e-transfer?
Send payment to jewelyshanks@gmail.com
Please include the event name and your email in the message line.
Questions? Bringing a group? We're always happy to chat 🤍